Rajinikanth's "Coolie" after a blockbuster weekend at the ticket windows, has failed to live up to maintain similar momentum, despite setting new benchmarks for Kollywood with a 150Cr+ opening and a 400Cr weekend gross. The film's word-of-mouth and reviews were below par, and it struggled to maintain strong legs at the box office after the weekend. As a result, "Coolie" is likely to settle at a lower position than expected, and its worldwide gross is around 440 C in its first week.
"Coolie" headings toward Rs 450 crores has crossed the lifetime collections of Kamal Haasan's "Vikram", which stood at 426 Cr. However, it still lags behind other successful films like "Leo" (466 Cr), "GOAT" (455 Cr), and "Ponniyin Selvan 1" (500 Cr). To reach the 4th position, "Coolie" needs a good second weekend and a significant increase in collections. The film's recovery is currently at 70%, and it needs to reach at least 80% by the second weekend to give some relief to the buyers.
The success of "Coolie" will depend on its performance in the second weekend. If the film can maintain a strong pace, it might be able to reach the 500 Cr mark and join the ranks of the top-grossing films in Kollywood. However, if the decline continues, it might struggle to achieve its break-even point. The film's final position in the list of top-grossing films will be determined by its performance in the coming weeks.
"Coolie" has shown promise, but its overall performance has been mixed. With a strong second weekend, the film might be able to achieve its goals and join the ranks of the top-grossing films in Kollywood. However, if the decline continues, it might struggle to recover and achieve its break-even point.
Top Kollywood Grosses Worldwide
1) 2.O - 665 Crore
2) Leo - 620 Cr
3) Jailer - 610 Cr
4) Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 - 497 Cr
5) GOAT - 450 Cr
6) Coolie- 440 Cr
7) Vikram - 430 Cr